Harvey Weinstein retrial: 'He had all the power,' prosecutor tells court as opening statements begin
- Harvey Weinstein's rape and sexual assault retrial began on Wednesday in Manhattan.
- The New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 conviction last year citing improperly allowed witness testimony.
- Prosecutors charge him with sexual assault and rape involving three women, including a new accuser.
- Defense attorney Arthur Aidala argued women had "four million reasons to lie."
- Weinstein pleaded not guilty to the charges and denies all allegations.
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Miramax’s Big Plan 20 Years After Harvey Weinstein? TV Shows Based on Iconic 2000s Films
It’s been exactly 20 years since Harvey Weinstein exited Miramax in 2005, but the studio is returning to the Weinstein-produced film roots to mine IP for new TV series. Jonathan Glickman, who became the head of Miramax in 2024, confirmed to Variety that the studio is developing shows or limited series based on films like “Gangs of New York,” “Chocolat,” “The English Patient,” “Cop Land,” and “Shall We Dance.” While the “Gangs of New York” series…
Roommate of woman who alleges sex assault by Weinstein testifies in retrial
Some witnesses are returning to the stand five years after testifying in the landmark #MeToo case. But prosecutors, some defense lawyers and the judge are different — and so are the contours of the testimony and evidence being elicited.
Harvey Weinstein’s Move For Mistrial Fails On Second Day Of Rape Retrial – Update
UPDATE, 1:55 PM PT: The second day of Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial in New York came to a close with defense lawyers seeking a mistrial. As dramatic as it sounds, the effort was cut short by Judge Curtis Farber within minutes. With the jury excused for the day, defense lawyers Arthur Aidala, Diana Fabi Samson […]
Sex assault accuser’s roommate testifies at Weinstein retrial
NEW YORK (AP) -- Hovering in the doorway of her roommate's bedroom one evening in July 2006, TV production assistant Miriam Haley said Harvey Weinstein -- her boss -- had forcibly performed oral sex on her, her then-roommate testified Thursday at the ex-movie mogul's retrial.
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